Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale, California) Cemetery

Address: 1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205, United States

Website: https://www.forestlawn.com/

Hours: Typically open daily (grounds) for visiting hours; museum and gallery hours vary-check official site for current details.

Admission: Grave fees and guided tour donations vary; check Forest Lawn Glendale official site for specifics.

Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California, is a large memorial park and cemetery in the Los Angeles area, established in the early 20th century and developed into a landscaped cemetery with mausoleums, chapels and memorial art. It is widely known for its scale and for the number of notable interments.

The grounds include extensive statuary, chapels and sculptural installations that are part of the park’s design; many visitors come to see memorial architecture, funerary art and the gravesites of public figures. Guided services and visitor information are available on site.

The park opened in the early 1900s and was expanded through the 20th century into a major memorial complex with purpose-built mausoleums and chapels designed to serve the region.

It is located in Glendale, on the northeastern edge of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, making it accessible from central Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

• Celebrity interments: Contains numerous interments of figures from the entertainment industry and features large mausoleums and chapels, so visitors are asked to follow cemetery rules and show respect.

Forest Lawn Glendale is located off the Glendale Freeway (CA-2) and is easily reached by car from central Los Angeles (about 15-25 minutes depending on traffic). Public transit options include regional buses with stops near Glendale Ave.

• If visiting famous graves, consult the cemetery map beforehand-Forest Lawn covers 300 acres and walking without a plan can be time-consuming.
• Check the schedule for the Hall of Immortality and art exhibits-they often close for private events and funerals.
• Respect funeral services in progress; Forest Lawn is an active cemetery with ongoing ceremonies and memorials.